Feral cats have inhabited Hawaiian forests since soon after their introduction in the late 1700s, contributing to the decline and extinction of native birds. Effective control strategies require data on population dynamics, but little is known about the cats’ annual or lifetime survival rates.

The architectural design for the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo’s Ka Haka ʻUla O Keʻelikōlani College of Hawaiian Language Building received the 2010 American Institute of Architects Honolulu Design Award in the “commissioned work” category.